Health Bulletin 17/November/2023

Here are the top health stories of the day:

Delhi Horror: 2 doctors arrested as police bust illegal surgical racket that lead to numerous deaths

Busting an illegal surgical racket in the posh South Delhi’s Greater Kailash area, two doctors and two individuals pretending to be doctors have been arrested at the Agarwal Medical Centre on Tuesday. The Delhi police took action against them for allegedly conducting surgeries without the required qualifications and permissions. It is reported that two patients have died at the clinic due to these unauthorized procedures this year.

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Delhi Horror: 2 Doctors Arrested As Police Bust Illegal Surgical Racket That Lead To Numerous Deaths

NEET PG, NEET MDS Counselling 2023: MCC releases schedule for special stray vacancy round to fill leftover seats

Through a recent notice, the Medical Counselling Committee (MCC) has announced the schedule for the Special Stray Vacancy Round of NEET PG and NEET MDS Counselling for 50% AIQ and 100% Deemed/Central Universities/AFMS/PG DNB Seats for MD, MS, PG Diploma, DNB and MDS courses.

To prevent the wastage of precious medical seats, MoHFW has decided to conduct a Special Stray Vacancy Round for the vacant MD/ MS/ Diploma/ MDS Seats of AIQ and State Quota. This Special Stray Vacancy Round will be the last round for Postgraduate courses for this academic year i.e, 2023.

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NEET PG, NEET MDS Counselling 2023: MCC Releases Schedule For Special Stray Vacancy Round To Fill Leftover Seats, All Details Here

After severe backlash from states, NMC defers MBBS seat to population plan

The dictum on the MBBS seat cap per population has now been put on hold till the year 2025 by the apex medical regulator of India, National Medical Commission (NMC).

The decision to defer the plan limiting MBBS seats in each state to 100 per 10 lakh population, comes in the backdrop of a Health Ministry’s directive due to intense pushback from the states which already have the required or more MBBS seats /medical colleges than the prescribed ratio.

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After Severe Backlash From States, NMC Defers MBBS Seat To Population Plan

Union Health Ministry introduces bill to replace Pharmacy Council of India, invites comments

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has unveiled the proposed National Pharmacy Commission Bill for 2023, intending to supersede the Pharmacy Act of 1948 and replace the current Pharmacy Council of India (PCI) with the National Pharmacy Commission.

The primary objective of this bill is to elevate the standards of pharmacy education, ensuring accessibility to affordable and high-quality education and the availability of pharmacy professionals across the nation. It emphasizes the promotion of equitable healthcare by making pharmacy services accessible to all citizens.

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Union Health Ministry Introduces Bill To Replace Pharmacy Council Of India, Invites Comments